Residents of Tanworth are invited to use this page to comment on local issues.

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Posted Monday, January 16, 2012
My family  ( grandfather ) lived at Glebe farm Vicaridge Hill for many years , my parents stayed there after the War. I lived in Tanworth Lane & behind the Bird in Hand for my first 20 years. Taught in Birmingham between 1971 & 2011 . Retired, now drive a school ' bus for Johnsons Coach Travel. I am trying to get some information about my Great Grandfather . Sid,Ivor, Don, & Nelly Johnson all grew up in T.i.A
Steve Johnson from Green Gables

Posted Friday, December 30, 2011
Wonderful what you can find. I attended Tanworth Junior and Infants School '63-'68 and have very fond memories of both people and life at that time. School Caps, Grey Shorts, Green Blazers, Walking in Pairs hand in hand to the village hall for school dinners (Which were great, concrete and custard, roast lamb and mint sauce, and who can forget the treacle sponge pudding) Sneaking into the shop to get a Jubli (Triangular Ice Block) on the way. Walking (Running) to the rec with encouragement from Mr Jones the new PE teacher. Picking the damsons from the school orchard, Massive Slides in the winter in the playground down the hill to the toilet block (Before the new classrooms were added) The Church fete, smashing the crockery (I wonder how many antique plates, teapots cups and saucers we destroyed). My memory of classmates, Alan Elliott, Keith Tilsley, Paul Phillips, Robert Truslove, Colin Jordan, Clair Pobgee. Debbie Turner, Pamela Dixon, Julie Kithener, Beverly Wainwright, Robin Horton, Mark Robinson, Brian Daivies, Neil Lobb, Jane Mosely, Kevin Houghton, Jennifer Cox, to mention but a few. Older classed wer John Clifford, Lou Griffin, Phil Dripple, John Summers, Keith Lobb, Miss Barrower was I think my first teacher, but I remember Miss Bland, Mrs McArthur, and of course the wonderful Mrs David. Mrs Shoebridge. My uncle is John Wheeler who for many years called the Bingo in the Village Hall and and with my Aunt Meg set up the "Old Folks Club" and My Father, Buck (Albert) Walker was the Scoutmaster. I remember the church parades as a Cub Scout, My mother assisted the cubs and I think was Baloo. My Grandfather Alec Astley sparred with Jack Hood in a shed behind the Bell.
I have tried to contact a Steve Mason who left a post trying to find John Wheeler, If anyone knows of his or his wife Kathleen's whereabouts, please let me know. Anyone who remembers me, my cousins Timothy and Andrew Wheeler or Meg and John Wheeler who are now living in Warwick please get it touch. I now live in New Zealand but get back every couple of years to see family and friends. My mother and father Jean and Buck (Albert) also live in Warwick.
Nicholas Walker

Posted Friday, December 30, 2011
Hi to all the 'old' residents of Tanworth in Arden.  A very Happy Christmas to you all. And a Happy New Year too.
Phil Dipple

Posted Monday, November 21, 2011
I Martin Johnson lived at the Moorings Blind Lane and then went to sea. I have fond memories of the Village. Does anybody remember me. I now live in Fort Lauderdale Florida. E-mail martinjohnson25@hotmail.com Great to see the web site. Does anybody know where Pip Smith is.
Martin Johnson

Posted Monday, May 23, 2011
I am still trying to find relatives or friends of Pilot Officer Alfred Eric Davies, a Spitfire pilot killed during the Battle of Britain in East Sussex on 30 October. He lived at The Ingle, Poolhead Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden and is buried in St Mary Magdalen Churchyard Extension. Is there anyone who can provide any leads? He was the son of Alred Evan Davies and Norah Davies and husband of Audrey Maud Phyliss Davies. My telephone is: 01424 753356
Andy Saunders

Posted Monday, February 14, 2011
The village fete was a popular part of the local community although sadly it has not taken place for quite a few years. A local group are looking to organise one for the Summer of 2011 and would very much appreciate local support - you can find out more at www.tanworthvillagefete.co.uk
David Lee

Posted Monday, February 14, 2011
Hi,  my name is Colin and I went to Tanworth school  from 1962 to 1968. I lived in Earlswood and can remember many good times and people from those happy days.
Colin Jordan

Posted Monday, January 31, 2011
I found the book very interesting.  In the late 60s and 70s I very often went from Hall Green into the area, found the odd approach very interesting, almost like a castle on a hill. The book was bought to see if there was anything on the tramway at Tanworth-in-Arden.
David Constable

Posted Friday, January 14, 2011
THE MIKE HAILWOOD MEMORIAL RUN SUNDAY 20th MARCH 2011
Not the day to be in the village if you do not like motorcycles! 400 riders make the annual pilgrimage to Tanworth for a church service just after mid day. This years marks the 30th anniversary of Mike Hailwood's death at Portway in 1981. www.madeinbirmingham.org
Jon Price (JP)

Posted Monday, December 20, 2010
Just like to say, Happy Christmas to all my old friends from Tanworth In Arden.  And a prosperous New Year ..We hope...!
Phil Dipple

Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2010
My grandfather John Norden built Radway house in Butts lane in 1939. My mother Mary was born there in 1940. She had a brother Peter Norden. My mum is always telling me of the fond memories she had as a child growing up in Tanworth. Does anyone remember them? Would be glad to hear about it.
Dave Barton

Posted Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Mayner. I am interested in Joseph Mayner (or Maynor) who was Victualler at the Red Lion in Earlswood, Tanworth, in about 1820. Please can anyone tell me anything about him or his family?
David Case

Posted Monday, September 20, 2010
What fabulous website.  Does anyone know of any history, stories or past residents of Elmhurst, Vicarge Hill?
Ms Wise

Posted Monday, September 13, 2010
Carolyn, Paul and Suzie
I enjoyed reading about your memories of life in Tanworth in Arden and especially your family links to Arden Wych.  I now live in the house and am trying to build up a history of the house.  I would really appreciate chatting to you all.  Do you have any family photos from the years that your mothers were employed by the Aston family    
Jo Brown

Posted Thursday, August 12, 2010
I can supply a partial Brumbill family tree back to the early 19th century.  The parents of Harry (Richard Henry to give him his Sunday name) and May Brumbill were Manasseh Brumbill and his wife Lucy, nee Lancaster.  Harry and May had a sister called Lucy Maud Brumbill who was married to Arthur C Morris. I'm connected to this family through the Lancasters, another old Solihull family, and I can supply a family tree for them back to the 1640s.
Paul Goodchild

Posted Tuesday, August 10, 2010
In reply to the queries of Brian Brumbill and Paulette Morris, when I came to live in Tanworth in 1970, Harry Brumbill was still living in the cottage in Bates Lane. He was born in Knowle in 1892, and moved to Tanworth four years later. He attended the village school, leaving at the age of 13 to work on the railway. Later he worked for Reynold's Tubes,retiring after 25, years in 1957. His sister, May Brumbill, had lived with him in the cottage until the 1920's, when she married Len Holton. I know nothing more about her, and I have no knowledge of Lucy Brumbill,- she might possibly be Harry's and May's mother. Harry lived alone until he died at the age of 94, in 1986, still in the same cottage with no water, no electricity and no sewerage. It has since been modernised, but not too much.
May I recommend a book, 'The Tanworth Tales,- a Social Study of Tanworth in Arden' - written by Joan McKenzie. Joan lives opposite Brumbill Cottage, and knew Harry well. A chapter in the book is devoted to him, but I have found no reference to Arthur Morris.
Gill Bowden

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Just to let people know who are interested in Folk music and Nick Drake, that this year's annual gathering is coming Saturday the 24th of July. St. Mary Magdalene Church. Doors open 4:30 pm. More info: http://nickdrake.moonfruit.com
Denise

Posted Monday, July 5, 2010
I am looking for anyone linked to the morris family arthur was a farm labourer at little hill farm trapps green around 1932 and lucy brumbill she was in bates lane
Paulette Morris

Posted Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Paul Smith, my brother has recently let me know about this site and I would like to say hi to everyone I knew when I lived in Bellfield from the age of two to sixteen.  Daughter of Sally and Sydney and have lived in Buckinghamshire for the last twenty seven years. Married to Dave with a daughter and son and and eight month old grandaughter.
Suzie has mentioned her memories with regards to the time she spent living at Arden Wych with the Aston family. They actually had four children.  Elisabeth, my god mother who had one son , Adrian, David had two sons, William and James, Jennifer had three children, Alexander, Lucy and Miranda, and finally Richard had three children, Mariola (who unfortunately died at two years) Anthony and Ariadne.  I am still in touch with Elizabeth and Rosemarie who was David's first wife.  Like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Carolyn Jones nee Smith

Posted Monday, May 17, 2010
Hi Suzie, Oh such memories. Just been chatting to my sister Carolyn. She remembers your mom, and the dogs but still cant place you. Loads to talk about, and much to tell. Please contact me at smithywba@hotmail.com
Paul Bladon Smith

Posted Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tom Barnes of Birmingham should drop a line to editor@cjbpressgroup.co.uk so The Birmingham Press can publicise his appeal for land on which to train his bird of prey. It is a lovely story and there is bound to be someone who would like to help.
M Lennox

Posted Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Oh thanks for the replies Paul and Phil! My surname then was Ashmore... Suzie (Suzanne) Ashmore. My mums name was Clare, she was head house keeper for the Astons and you jogged my memory about Elizabeth and Jennifer! My friend Julie lived in the Ivy Store shop, mum used to bring her to Arden Wych to play after school sometimes. I just can't remember her surname. Paul was it your mum Sally that my mum used to get up to the house to help her? If it is... then that revives good (childhood) memories for me, Sally was a lovely lady from what I remember of her.
My memories of school are dim and distant I'm afraid but I do remember we all once did a school play at the village hall. We did a red indians number to music and I played the little Indian Papoose. I had to hide in the wigwam while my Indian mum and dad danced round the wigwam... I then had to jump out and my only line in the whole play was  "....And I'm the little Indian Papoose..." I wonder if anyone remembers this particular school play? It would have been mid 60's maybe. I remember we had to wait in a corridor for makeup to be put on us... then a long wait before we went on. I do remember being very jealous that one of the older girls got to do the Dance of the Sugar Plum fairy in a wonderful ballet costume. I cried for weeks!!
My other memories are the 3 Golden Retrievers we had. Jess, Jane and Sarah... I still have great pics of me and the dogs in the grounds of the house in summer. Does anyone remember me or can anyone tell me what happened to Julie, Mary and the Astons? I know the house has since been sold a few times and the gardeners cottage is now separate from Arden Wych. I also note that the old field to the right of the house has been separated from the main house and sold separately? There used to be an old gentleman in the early 60's who was the gardener. He smoked a pipe and always smelt of mint imperials. He grew (amongst many things) goosberries and I ate them raw much to his disapproval. I used to cause havoc in his potting shed by moving everything around and hiding his pipe and matches. He was replaced (possibly retired or expired?) by a woman with severely short hair like a man's. She then lived in the cottage. The Astons had a Rolls Royce and the Chauffeur was a man called Mr Fish, h
 e sometimes took me to school in it. (Felt real posh!) The other car that Gladys had was a blue Ford Capri. She would take me in it when she went to the plant nursery at Earlswood most weeks. I was only 5 when Gladys gave me my first Pimms at Richard Astons 21st. I got so drunk that Mr Fish had to catch me when I fell off a chair. (Mum was busy in the kitchen and Gladys had tipped the wink to the drinks waiter) "Get her a Pimms young man... it's party time!" Winking at him as if to say..."Use LEMONADE" He must have got it all wrong! Completely inebriated at 5 years old. Mum wasn't pleased.
So many memories, sorry for the long ramble. I have old pics of my time in the village... can someone let me know how to upload them on here and I'll put them up. Thanks once again Pail and Phil... let me know if you ever do another reunion!
Suzie Foulsham

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2010
Suzie. You are indeed correct in thinking the Astons were on Vicarage Hill. I was 'best friends' with Paul Smith's brother Richard. We organised a reunion in the Bell last year and met up with some 'old' friends. I don't think I remember you, but I lived down the hill in Mile End from 1951-1968.
Phil Dipple

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2010
Hi Suzie. Yes you are right. It was the Astons of Arden Wych,and of course you are correct when you said it was vicarage hill. The Astons had two daughters, Elizabeth, and the younger one Jennifer. The Elliots were a lovely family, I went to school with the youngest lad, and I believe my brother Richard was at school with Gooffrey. When you said the village stores did you mean Taylors at the top of Mile End, or the Ivy Stores next to Bates Lane? Is your surname your married or maiden name. Have spoken to my sister Carolyn but cant remember you. Good to hear from you. Regards
Paul Smith  Youngest son of Sally and Sid

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Just read the post from Paul Smith in April 2005. He mentions visiting the Astons in Johnsons Hill where his mother Sally was nanny to the Aston children. If it's the Aston family I think it is, then the Astons house was Arden Wych and it was Vicarage Hill not Johnsons Hill. If it the same family then I remember Sally! I lived at Arden Wych from about 1963 to 1971/2. My mum was housekeeper for the Aston family. The children were grown up in the 60's. John and Gladys Aston had 3 children. David (who himself had a small baby called Alexander), a daughter (can't remember name) and Richard, who I remember had a fantastic 21st birthday party in a marquee on the lawns in the grounds of the house. I went to the village school and my friends were Mary Elliot and Julie from the village shop.
Suzie Foulsham

Posted Monday, April 12, 2010
I live on the very outskirts of Birmingham. I have recently adopted a bird of prey, and I am now in the process of training the bird, getting it to obey, and manning it to the glove. In the next couple of weeks, the bird will be ready to get out and desperate to stretch her wings properly and basically do what birds of prey do in the wild.
If anybody has large spaces of land, or derelict fields then I would be immensely grateful. I am not a poacher, and would like to highlight that I am dead against and completely dont agree with poaching and trespassing. I simply want to master the art of falconry, but sadly without rural space, this will be near impossible.
Hopefully someone knows of somebody. I look forward to hearing from someone soon! Thanks!
Tom Barnes

Posted Monday, March 29, 2010
I am researching the family history of the Brumbill family, some of whom lived in Tanworth years ago. In my ignorance, I thought they came from Tamworth but now realise that I was wrong! Does anyone know anything of Brumbills, past or particularly present?
Brian Brumbill

Posted Wednesday, March 24, 2010
We.. That is my wife and I and our friends Tom and Rachel went along to the Mike Halewood Memorial run last Sunday 21st March. There was a fabulous turn out and the weather was kind to us. Everyone was there to pay their respects to a wonderful man and motorcycle racer. RIP mike.
Phil Dipple

Posted Monday, March 8, 2010
THE MIKE HAILWOOD MEMORIAL RUN runs annually from the closest Sunday in March to the day of the accident (21st March 1981)unless it clashes with Mothers Day then the next closest Sunday is chosen. This year it will be on SUNDAY MARCH 21st 2010 and we are expecting a record number of riders to attend.
On the evening of March 21st 1981 Mike, David & Michelle Hailwood were all involved in a tragic car accident at Portway, near the family home in Tanworth in Arden. They were returning from a fish and chip shop when Mike encountered a flat back lorry that had turned across the carriageway of the A435 Birmingham to Redditch road. It was a wet, dark night and Mike had no chance of avoiding the collision which instantly claimed Michelle's life. Mike died two days later at the Birmingham Accident Hospital on March 23rd. David Hailwood, who was in the rear of the car, survived. Mike was just weeks away from his 41st Birthday. Mike had returned from retirement in New Zealand. After an amazing come back at the Isle of Man TT races in 1978 & 1979, Mike had gone into partnership with Rod Gould and set up a motorcycle shop in Tyburn Road, Erdington, beside Spaghetti Junction in  Birmingham.
After retiring Murray Walker said of Mike Hailwood, "In all my years of passionately following motor sport, one man stands out above everyone else in my affection and regard: Mike Hailwood."
Of  Mike's ability Murray Waker said;
"His versatility and skill were awe-inspiring. I've seen him at the same meeting win races on a left foot gear change 125cc two stroke, a right foot change 250cc twin, a 350cc single cylinder four stroke and a four cylinder works MV. I've seen him start at the back of the grid with an injured leg and a pusher to get him going and still beat a field of top world class riders. His fluid style was unmistakeable and supreme, irrespective of whether it was wet or dry and he did it all with nonchalant charm and modesty."
The Mike Hailwood Memorial Run is held every March from the former Norton Works in Bracebridge Street, Aston, Birmingham.
To be close to the business Mike bought a house in the beautiful village of Tanworth in Arden, on the outskirts of Birmingham.

Posted Monday, January 25, 2010
Found the mother of my grandmother Nelly Baker Bott, Elizabeth Bott daughter of Elizabeth and Charles Bott of Illshaw Heath. She moved to Brienton Herefordshire in 1903 and married Charles Powell,my grandmother however stayed with Charles and Frances Morrell of Tanworth until she left for the USA in 1913.
Kenton Poole

Posted Monday, January 25, 2010
My Great Great grandfather lived in Tanworth in Arden.  His name was James Ferris Cooke d.o.b. 1802 Wiltshire.  His wife was Jane Palmer born in Henley in Arden.  Are there any Cookes still living there?  I would love to hear from you.
Pat Brown

Posted Monday, November 2, 2009
I visited the town in 1987 with a group of students from Newton Mass. USA Stayed in a home that I vaguely recall was known as the New (actually very old) house. My host worked for the BBC. Visited the studios. They had a beautiful Matronly Golden Lab famous for her pups going on to be aid dogs. Greetings from Boston, Mass.
John B. Meyer

Posted Monday, October 19, 2009
Does anyone remember my Great Auntie Elsie Hayward who lived in Tanworth in Arden for most of her 92 years (she was born in 1883).  She babysat the Munzt children and cycled from the Almshouses all around the village. She was a popular dear single lady who's fiancee was killed in the lst world war and she never replaced him.  Mrs Pigeon, who lived a few doors away, helped with her care when through ill-health she went into care at Stratford. 
Hazel Tipper

Posted Monday, October 5, 2009
I lived in Tanworth in Arden in the 70's. I used to ride my pony round the lanes, pick up 10 fags for my Mum enroute lol...friday night was village disco night at The Village Hall, orange squash for the good kids.. cider round the back of village hall for the naughty ones.. and i was friends of The Muntz family who owned the then derelict Umberslade Hall, we would swim in the murky lake during the dead of night and scare ourselves witless.. the pub was great fun back then even tho i was underage.. i was the tagalong sister and seemed to be allowed in...i used to live in a house called Old Perrymill Farm
Cerys Sharrock...nee Williams

Posted Monday, August 24, 2009
Hya everyone.. anyone having any knowledge of the family morrell.. morrall paticularly sonny morrell... Albert Morrell married a lady from henly in arden miz Badger one of two sisters nell and i think poss hilda.. i think nell married a Jack gudger he and sonny.. albert morrell ran a garage posss at hockly ...Albert had a sister called floss...some of the family may have lived at portmanta row hockly heath.. any help greatfully recieved..thanks
John Morrell

Posted Monday, August 3, 2009
Well the first Tanworth reunion on Saturday 1st August was a moderate success.About twenty people turned up and with the Nick Drake Gathering also going on it was quite busy. It was good to meet up with some of the 'old gang' Keith Lobb, Rob Griffin, Linda and Barbara Mole, Ann Collins, Chris Hodgetts, Rita Cox, Roger, my brother, Jim Jacob, Rich Taylor.And iv'e probably forgotten one or two !! Lets see what we can do next year... Tanworth we love you.
Phil Dipple

Posted Monday, June 29, 2009
You can find full details of the 2009 Nick Drake event at http://nickdrakegathering.co.uk/ . The site has some songs from previous year's artists, photographs and lots of information. Main events are 6.30 - 11.00 pm on Friday 31st July evening and 4.30 - 8.00 pm on Saturday 1st August. In view of these timings I suggest that the reunion should be in the afternoon - say 3.00 pm ish - how does that sound to everyone?  
Roger Dipple

Posted Friday, June 12, 2009
Hello. I have come across a photo c 1920 taken on the bend in the road by the church and the school, looking down towards the garage. The building on the left, the School house (?) has a sign which says it is a Temperance Hotel, maybe Etherington's Temperance hotel. Does anyone have any information about it or its owners?
Eileen Ward

Posted Friday, May 29, 2009
I am looking forward to Saturday 1st August. I would suggest that we all meet up at the Bell early evening to exchange memories and recollections of life in Tanworth. We can make our way over to the village hall in time for the Nick Drake concert. My daughter and her Husband are planning to camp in the village, as many of the visitors and musicians do. More info and times in due course. In the meantime, any suggestions welcome.
Roger Dipple

Posted Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tanworth in Arden - An introduction to the History of the Ancient Parish is a MUST for anyone who is looking to find some answers....about Earlswood and surrounding areas by John W. Pettinger of Cheswick Green ISBN 1-85858-255-5. Its a great coffee table book.
Dilly

Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Hello all you ex-Tanworthites, well it seems that Saturday 1st August is the date. There should be something going on to entertain us all being the Nick Drake weekend as far as I can make out. (Confirm Rog !) This site can be used for any more information. So get in touch with as many 'old friends' as possible and see you all on the 1st. Paul Smith.. I hope you are in touch with Richard and Carolyn. You can email me on:
Phil Dipple

 

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I am looking for an ancestor of mine who lived in Tanworth in 1861.  He was the village blacksmith and lived in Tom Hill.  His name was John Mills and his wife was Hannah. Can anyone help and on their death would they have been buried in the local churchyard?
Mr R Thompson

Posted Monday, February 23, 2009
I am looking forward to a get together at Tanworth Village Hall this summer. We usually attend the Nick Drake concerts where lots of musicians from all over come to perform his songs and some of their own. This takes place usually on the first weekend in August - so there's one possibility for a get-together. I have met up with Brian Taylor recently who now lives in Rowington. His Father and Uncle used to run the village shop. If we could fix a date I could book the village hall and we could organise a good old-fashioned 60's style dance, just like the old days!
Roger Dipple

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I am researching my family history, and my Great Grandfather once kept the Crown Pub in Tanworth, after his sister died, who was the innkeeper before him. His surname was Williams. I have been struggling for months to find out his first name, and would be grateful if anybody had  any details regarding the history of the Crown Pub. We are talking around 1870-1900.
Vickie

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Hello Tanworth. Always was a proper village and a community and this site just underlines it. As a refugee from Henley in the mid sixties I spent far too much time chasing around after the afore mentioned and much admired Rita Cox; but my excuse was that Chris Hodgetts next door was a good school mate @ KES Stratford. Can still smell the Castrol R for those that know! Have just been FR buzzed by Phil Dipple as well; a get together in the Village Hall could be amazing!
Jim Jacobs

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Paul. We will definitely get together in the summer, put the word out to as many friends as possible and we will watch this site for details. Good to hear from you. Regards to Rich.
Phil Dipple

Posted Monday, January 12, 2009
Hello to the people of Tanworth in Arden, My name is Dave Beaumont from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. My GgGaranny Sarah Bott came from your Village b 1811 married Thomas Tidmarsh in 1827 they lived Wythhall for a time then moved to Hampton in Arden. There Son Samuel b 1844 moved to Derbyshire and Wales Village Just into South Yorkshire Then to bolsover, His Granddaughter, Mum Emma Tidmarsh B Duckmanton moved to Huddersfield in 1925 to find work Married Herbert Beaumont 1939 Dad. Well looking at your Photo's of Tanworth its a lovely Village. Sarah Dad and Granddad both Josiah Bott's and back to John Bott 1740 all in Tanworth in arden! thus I mush have strong bonds with this dreamland village. I look forward to visiting this summer
David Beaumont

Posted Monday, January 5, 2009
Hello all you fantastic guys and girls from the sixties and seventies A reunion would be superb, or just a get together on the green and a drink or two. I know my brother Richard and sister Carolyn would be keen too catch up. I shall keep looking at the site, and maybe later in the year when the sun comes out we can have a great get together and take back our village, even if it is just for a few hours. Roger, Phill, and Rita, lets go for it this time.
Paul Smith

Posted Monday, January 5, 2009
Hi everyone, Tanworth is a fantastic village with many hidden gems but the one close to my heart is the Bowling club. We are a Crown Green Bowling Club founded in 1933 and situated in the centre of the village of Tanworth-in-Arden at Bell Field.
The cub welcomes new members Young and old bowlers of all abilities including total novices.
We play League bowls to suit all standards and are members of Associations playing matches on most days of the week, giving ample opportunities to play competitive or social bowls.
We actively encourage youngsters and help them to enjoy and participate in the sport of Crown Green Bowls.
We still have a few members who lived in the village for many years. The Mole, Shortley and Vines families still have a huge input to the running of the club.
Anyone interested feel free to contact me.
Steve Jones

Posted Monday, October 20, 2008
My parents were caretakers of the Memorial Hall at Hockley Heath and moved to 2 Knowlebury Cross in Tanworth in Arden in 1951, when I was just 3 years old. It was an idyllic village for a childhood, and there was a great community spirit in those days.
The village school with Mrs Davies as Headmistress, Miss Barter, Mr Evans and Jo Bland as teaching us at the time. 'Singing Together' sessions and the Church Choir and my stage debut as Father Christmas in the School play at the village hall.
During Summer holidays we would be out at Chapman's farm, Danzey Green, helping with the harvesting and building up our muscles. In the depths of winter we would skate on the ponds, canals or even Earlswood Lakes when it froze over. We would help deliver groceries from Taylor's shop on a farm tractor and trailer when the village was snowed in.
My only connection with Nick Drake was that I used to take his Father's car to Savilles of Stratford -upon-Avon where I worked in the late 60's/early 70's for servicing and leave my Mini Cooper S at the Drake's house. When I took up the guitar I often used to roam over the field singing, playing to myself and writing songs that I've never done anything with. I do like to go to the Nick Drake events each year, and my Daughter was married at the Church in June, with the reception at the village hall.
Brother Phil and I were always entertaining friends in the one room that we virtually took over in the house. Our parents were very tolerant and we had a dart board on the wall, record decks, amplifiers, guitars and tape recorders. Phil and I went on to play in various bands over the years such as the Rockin' Equasions (initially with Pete Fomula), Rebels, Solid State, Muffin, The Soul Session Band (me only), Velvet Mist (Phil only), etc.
I plan to write a book when I retire about growing up in the village and playing in bands during the amazing 60's & 70's. Anyone who would like to contribute their memories should get in touch sometime.
Cheers
Roger Dipple
ps Great idea about a reunion. I met Brian Taylor (Son of one of the brothers who used to run the village shop) recently who now lives at Rowington. How about if we hired the village hall, got a band together and had a great reunion party for all those that grew up in and love Tanworth in Arden? We could do it for charity and raise some money for the Church restoration fund. What do others think?

Posted Thursday, October 9, 2008
Tanworth holds some fond memories for me too having lived in Bates Lane from 1956 until 1974. Have been in communication with Rita Cox over the past month and if there is a chance of a reunion I would certainly support it and help as much as I could. Im presently living in Hall Green so reasonably close to Tanworth if we need someone to run around in the local area or trawl across the world for our old friends. This is a great site!!
Bryan Davis

Posted Monday, October 6, 2008
I went to tanworth in arden primary school in 1956, and lived in blind lane next door to chris hodgetts. I got married at tanworth in arde church in 1969 and chriss got married there the day after me, I moved to studley when i was 19. I now live in mid wales , builth wells, but as much as i love it here Tanworth is my home. My friends from school were linda mole, carolyn smith, ann collins, rosemary davies, and caroline hancock who i met up with recently in hereford. I have also met up with Phill dipple this week, who was one of my best mates during our child and teenage years. My mother Freda cox worked at taylors the local grocery shop, along with phils mother. couldn t get up to anything without them finding out.I agree with phil and Paul Smith there should be a reunion
Rita Cox

Posted Monday, August 18, 2008
Hello everyone, Richard and I are back from our two years away in New Zealand and it is great to be home.  We are going to do B & B again so any enquiries on 01564 742281 and we shall try and oblige.
Aileen Swain

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I moved to Tanworth one year ago and it is the most beautiful spot on earth I suppose.  Me and my wife feel at home here, despite being from the continent.  Thank you Tanworth for the warm welcome...!!!!!!
Dr. Marcel The

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2008
I am really looking forward to spending some time in Tanworth on the 14th June 2008 My brother's daughter Clare is getting married in Tanworth church and having the reception in the village hall. That will bring back a few old memories. My first 'gig' was entertaining the 'Old Folks' and the 'Bingo' crowd with my brother Roger at the tender age of 13yrs. In that very hall. I hope Paul Smith is still keeping up with this site.. that re-union is still hope'd for. Hello Tanworth.
Phil Dipple

Posted Monday, February 11, 2008
My grandfather William E Mitchell was born in Tanworth 1873.  Any Mitchells still living there?
Declan Vincent Mitchell

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008
Samuel Handy was born in Tanworth in 1646. Are there parish records and/or is there someone I could contact who could/would search the parish records. Any information would be very much appreciated. The photos are wonderful. They make me wonder that I may be seeing something my ancestors looked upon centuries ago...
Juanita Handy Nelson

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008
Hi, I'm doing research on my husband's family.  His mother is a Hughes, born in Tanworth.  I've researched them back to William Hughes in 1799.  ANY information on any of the Hughes would be great!!
Sandy Rye

Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008
What a wonderful find! We are the Gunn family who lived in Tanworth in Bank House after Rev John Jones moved out - bought for the sum of £500 back in 1952!. Stuart and Sally, parents of Marilyn, Sheila, Vickie and Olivia, were 'regulars' at the Bell. A visit is long overdue....Vickie Gunn [now Rev'd Vickie Goodman, Somerset].
Vickie Goodman

Posted Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tanworth-in-Arden Parish Council has allotments available on it's site by the Reservoir Pub in Earlswood. For more details contact Parish Clerk on 01564 703200 -- office@tanworth-pc.org.uk

Posted Monday, October 29, 2007
It was lovely to find this site. I am researching my family history and my great great grandparents must have lived in this area after marrying in circa 1814. Two of their children - David King was baptised in Tanworth in 1820 and his sister Mary in 1817. Two of their siblings were baptised in the Weslyan chapel Redditch (William 1814 and Caroline in 1824/5. My great great grandfather Francis King born 1795/6 Warwicks was an agricultural labour so must worked at different farms in this area. His wife Ann was ten years older than him and always on the census said she was born in Worcestershire and on one of the early census stated Theckenall (guess the enumerator misheard this) and i cannot find such a place!!  The family eventually moved to West Bromwich where my greatgrandfather Enoch King was born in 1829 and his sister Eliza in 1825. They were baptised in West Bromwich Weslyan chapel.  I will try to visit Tanworth in Arden someday as it looks a wonderful place and i would like to explore.  I would appreciate some feedback from these comments
Patricia Reid

Posted Monday, October 29, 2007
I am very anxious to trace relatives or anyone who knew Pilot Officer Alfred Eric DAVIES, an RAF Spitfire pilot, shot down near Hastings on 30 October 1940 and sadly killed. A road close to where he died is likely to be named in his honour. The Davies family came from Tanworth in Arden.
Andy Saunders

Posted Thursday, September 13, 2007
Hello, I am seeking information on Thomas and Elizabeth Bott who lived on Illshaw Heath, Salter Street from at least 1860 to 1910. They had many children, I am  primarily interested in Elizabeth Bott born 1869 and disappears after the 1891 census. I can find no marriage or death records for her. Thank you for any help you can provide. Cheers
Kenton Poole

Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007
I would love to know of the whereabouts of Bill or William who used to be the gardener at the church around 1970,he was a good friend of our family. All i recall as an eight year old is he lived on the outskirts of the village and was widowed and liked a little flutter on the pools
Liz Vince

Posted Monday, July 9, 2007
Does anybody know of an artist Murray B Blain who lived in this area about 1870!s please?
John

Posted Monday, June 25, 2007
My husband, daughter and I are relocating to the area due to work and would love to rent or buy a property in the village. If anyone knows of anything available from the end of July, please let me know ?? We need at least 3 bedrooms and would like a garden.
Heather Cooksey

Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Can anyone help? I'm trying to locate Doctor Christopher Stockdale who I believe lives (or lived) in Tanworth-in-Arden.
Michael Kay

Posted Friday, May 18, 2007
I have just found out that my great great grandparents and siblings lived in Tanworth in 1841,(surname of LINDON, Joseph & Phobie, with children, John, Easter and Benjiman.) they were living at Aspley Heath, Tanworth. I would be most appreciative of any information that anybody can provide re the address or the family ?.
Frank Clarke

Posted Monday, April 2, 2007
I am trying to organise a morning for Solihull Discovery Walks in and around the village to take place on Weds. 15 August to last for 60-90 minutes. I would love to find someone who could talk to the group about Tanworth, it's history, it's church etc. and possibly lead a guided walkaround.  I would be delighted to hear from anyone who may be able to help.
Eileen Ward

Posted Monday, March 5, 2007
My grandmother Nelly Baker Bott once lived on a farm in Earlswood called Witch Pitts, with her guardians Frances and Charles Morrall from 1890 to 1900. Does this farm still exist and is it operating under this name, and possibly who lives there now?
Kenton Poole

Posted Monday, February 26, 2007
was brought up in Acocks Green, Birmingham, but my ancestors lived for a few hundred years in Tanworth, Lapwoth etc. the SOLEY Family ! I have a great deal of information on the family and would be grateful if anyone connected in anyway to The Tanworth In Arden Soleys to contact with me. Some are buried in Tanworth but its too far for me to search as I have lived in Munich 33 years. Thank you for any help or interest.
David

Posted Thursday, February 8, 2007
It was great to hear that Paul Smith had spoken to his brother Richard we were good mates back in them there old days. All we need now is to find Keith Lobb and Rob Griffin and we could get the old gang back together again. I really enjoy going back to Tanworth, any excuse would be good.
Phil Dipple

Posted Monday, January 29, 2007
Does anybody know if Ted and Beryl Evans live in Tanworth? They are friends of my moms from years back when they lived in Daylesford Road, Solihull. They moved a few times, the last address being in Admington, TAMworth, mom is sure that they were moving then to TANworth but has no address for them. They had a Daughter Suzanne and twins Paul and Mandy. Any help would be most appreciated, thanks
Lynne Morton (nee Jones)

Posted Monday, January 22, 2007
I have just read that the late great Nick Drake is buried at St Mary Magdalene in Tanworth and I am thinking of making a pilgrimage there.  A great lyricist and a great man, i so wish he had been able to hold on. He is is greatly appreciated now. He was right, they will stand and stare when you're gone ....
Allison Boyles

Posted Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Happy new year to all the oldies in past times] crowd from Tanworth. After reading Phill Dipples comments following on from mine, I think it would be a tremendous idea to have a reunion for all the lads and lasses that were around from the mid fifties up to whenever. Keep posting on here or contact me. By the way Phill, Richard was over the moon when i told him about you. I feel a few drinks coming on. Come on the old crowd. Get in touch.
Paul Smith

Posted Thursday, December 21, 2006
I think when you walk into this pub its the threshold between a village into a town pub.  This is a shame as its bringing the town into the village, you walk in and already you get the impression that the target is the richer side of the community and all the rich suited up townies.  Sorry but its the truth.  This is not the pub I used to know and certainly is not traditional!
John

Posted Monday, October 30, 2006
Tanworth in Arden, the trees are awake. Birds flutter, flying down to the lake. The sound of a shot ,can be heard in the distance as clays hit the air...the men stand and stare.
Aga's a blazing, heating up an old kitchen Breakfasts are cooking, wellies are wet,
The Church bell starts to ring, and the dog starts to sing.
Awaiting her walk, not quite ready yet. Tanworth life, such a wonderful thing
Not all gilt and gold, There are plenty of memories, still to be told.
Mrs Sadler

Posted Tuesday, October 24, 2006
I'm the 4th generation to live in this lovely village and my children are no attending the school where my grandmother, mother and my myself went many years ago. The funny thing is my old headmaster is now my children's headmaster [weird!] My great-grandmother was Freda Vaughan , grandmother was a Joyce Cox (Vaughan] and my mother Carole Cox [walker]. If these names ring any bells then i would love to hear from you.
Vicky Walker

Posted Monday, October 2, 2006
From Adrian Booth of Bridlington in East Yorkshire: my wife Janet and myself called at Tanworth on Saturday 23rd September, on our way back home from a holiday in the Cotswolds. We were drawn by our great love of the music of Nick Drake, and we had a lovely stroll around the village. During our stay we talked with three residents, including a lovely lady at the church, all of whom had known Nick all those years ago. Everyone was so friendly. We had a look at the house where Nick used to live, and we paid our respects at his simple gravestone in the churchyard. We thought the village itself was lovely, although it was sad that the pub has lost its character. If we are in the area again we will certainly revisit the village. With best regards.
Adrian Booth

Posted Monday, August 21, 2006
It was great to see this page on internet as my father Reginald Frank Gill was born there, and also was confirmed at Tanworth in Arden church on Saturday may the 16th 1931, this was officiated over by Bishop Hamilton Bayne.
My grandmother Louise Gill lived there until she died and I believe I still have relatives living there but have lost touch with them over the years I would love to get in touch again if anyone knows them I now live in Cape Town South AFRICA
John Gill

Posted Monday, August 7, 2006
We came across the beautiful village of Tanworth whilst on our way to Umbridge children's farm and just had to stop for a drink at The Bell pub!  We also had a look arrange to church.  What an absolutely beautiful village!
Sue Bradley

Posted Monday, July 31, 2006
Finding this website was a bit of a revelation. I was born in Hockley Heath but my parents moved to Tanworth in 1951 (i was 2 months old) I have more memories of Tanworth than could ever fit in this space. The comments from Paul Smith prompted me to put my comments in, his brother Richard was an early mate, along with Keith Lobb, Rob Griffin, the lads from the 'Bell' I guess I was a bit of a rebel in those early years, fighting with Mrs David, the headmistress. Ridding motorbikes around the 'reck' and that was at the tender age of about 13... I was however a Camponologist (can't even spell it now)  at the church under the watchful eye of Mr Corbett a local farmer from Danzey. My first love.. The beautiful Rita Cox came from Aspley Heath as did another good mate Chris Hodgetts (They were neighbours.) I could ramble on for ever about Tanworth, I loved living there. I do ride over on the odd Summer evening on my motorbike and have a drink at the Bell. But you don't see any faces you recognise these days... I did see Barbara Simmonds a few years ago, she was a friend of my older sister June... That's another story... Hello to all the old chums from Tanworth... Maybe we could arrange a reunion sometime.
Phil Dipple

Posted Tuesday, July 4, 2006
I am researching my family history and Andrew and Maud Coventry lived in Tanworth in Arden for many years and raised at least five children there.  They were married in 1911 and to my knowledge, Andrew and Maud are buried in St Mary Magdalene Church graveyard.  I haven't been able to find a headstone though on the one quick visit I made there a week or so ago.  I would be very grateful if anyone remembering Andrew Coventry and his family, could contact me on 01386852442.  He was the brother of my Great Grandmother, Florence Coventry who was born in Malt Mill Lane in Alcester. Kind Regards
Valerie Barden

Posted Monday, June 19, 2006
I have always promised myself a visit to the grave of the Great Mike Hailwood, and although there are commemorations every year with a motorcycle run with the proverbial "cast of thousands", I shall carry out my wish at  another time, privately, when I can be alone, in the present of a great man, with my own thoughts.
Jeff J

Posted Monday, June 12, 2006
Does anyone have any information on the Morrall/Morrell family in Tanworth in the early 1800s.
My gr-great Grandfather, Jesse Morrall, was born in Tanworth in c1832, son of William & Sarah.
Helen Smith

Posted Monday, June 5, 2006
My goodness what a surprise to see so much of Tanworth in the web,  while I searched just for its county. Today was my 3rd visit to this beautiful church and quaint village, where my son Mark will wed Beccy in August 2006. To me this is England and friendly characters such Vi and Margaret depict true village spirit.
Mary Backhurst

Posted Friday, April 21, 2006
My husband Ray Bennett was born in Tamworth in Arden in September 1920. There were a lot of children in the family, about 11. Bert Don  Sam Elsie Grace etc. Does anyone remember the family?  Ray now has Altzheimer's and I met him in Canada where we are now living, so I'm trying to get some kind of family history together.
Christine Bennett

Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Hi, we are looking for any information about a lady relative called Annie who was born in the Village of Tanworth in Arden in 1854. Her Married name was Sutton (Married to Thomas Sutton), and we know she moved to Birmingham and had 6 Children Lewis, Evelyn, Margurite,  Joseph, Edwin, Roderic. We have reason to believe that she still has (or has had) relatives in the area, and we are hoping to contact anyone who has any information. Many Thanks,
Joanne Spears

Posted Thursday, March 9, 2006
My grandmother Nelly Baker Bott (Poole) lived in Tanworth from 1890 to 1910. She lived with the Morrell/Morrall family who operated a farm and took in children of questionable lineage. Although I am sure life was difficult she grew up to be a wonderful women who was very special to all her grandchildren.  It is terrific to be able to visit Tanworth on my laptop and develop some concept of what life at the turn of the 19th century must have been like.  Thank you.
Kenton Poole

Posted Tuesday, March 7, 2006
I came to know about Tanworth In Arden through my love of the music of Nick Drake. In fact, so moved by his beautiful music and the myths surrounding his life and tragic early death, I travelled up to Tanworth with a friend about three years ago to see his grave. We stayed at Rushbrook Farmhouse and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. There is something deep and mysteriously beautiful about the village. I think that the Nick Drake connection is what really does it for me. It's almost as if his music has somehow seeped its way into the very heart of the village and its old buildings. The Pub was a little bit disappointing as it seemed to have been turned into something of a modern and slick food establishment. I should imagine that back in about 1970 it would have had far more charm and personality. I would love to be able to transport myself back in time and visit the village at a time when Nick drake was still alive. It would be interesting to savour the atmosphere and ponder whether or not certain places within the village had been the inspiration for some of his songs. Tanworth In Arden is the sort of place that is as interesting and beautiful on a wet winters day as well as a nice warm summers day. If I ever get rich I am going to buy a little house in Tanworth and go there whenever I'm stressed. I feel sure that after only an hour in the property I will be feeling refreshed and ready to face the world again.
David J Rudram

Posted Monday, February 20, 2006
My ancestors were Richardson of Tanworth, specifically my great grandfather was Frank Richardson, parents were George and Elizabeth Stevens. I would be grateful for any information on either of these families as I am just getting started with this side. Can share copies of certificates etc.
regards
Josie Briggs

Posted Monday, February 13, 2006
Can anyone help me with the actual location of the former "Tyburn Farm", please?  It lies in the Browns Green/Umberslade Lodge area but is no longer so named on current maps.  My 4xgreat-grandfather (William Bartlam)was bailiff and farmer there in the 1860's and 70's, and his wife Sarah was buried at Tanworth church in 1870.
Many thanks
David Kerr

Posted Monday, November 14, 2005
It's good to see you website. Is anyone else researching the Tarlton/Tarleton and Bladon families, living and buried at Tanworth pre20th c.  We would be happy to swap info, we've got a lot!  Mollie
Mollie Knight

Posted Monday, July 18, 2005
Is anyone knowledgeable enough about Tanworth's history to know anything about a Robert Archer born 1643 died 1713 married Anne Skinner anything at all would help my research into my family.  Thanks
Jill Gregory

Posted Monday, July 4, 2005
My husbands family lived in Tanworth in Arden all their lives, their names were Matthews Maria had an illegitimate child called Arthur in 1906 and I would dearly like to know what happened to her. Arthur was my husbands dad. He was born at No 1 Lode Lane and I cannot find out what type of dwelling that was.
Wendy Matthews

Posted Monday, June 13, 2005
Hi :) I'm Sally Danzey and was wondering if anyone was able to help me with the history of Danzey Green and how it got its name.  Its an unusual name and I'm hoping to find some family connection. 
Sally Danzey

Posted Monday, May 23, 2005
Does anyone know what happened to the WILFORD family who took over THE BELL in the 1940s,they had a son named Richard, who used to live next door to me in Hall Green.  Thank you in anticipation.
Diana Mentor

Posted Friday, May 6, 2005
I am very interested in any additional information you might have on "Richard Greswold", born 1417, Vicar of Tanworth-In-Arden from 1441 until his death in 1465 in Tanworth-In-Arden, Warwickshire, England.  If you know where I might find this info please send me an e-mail.  Thanks so much!  Sincererly, Lin
Lin Stuhler

Posted Monday, April 18, 2005
Hi my name is Paul Smith, i was privileged to of been born in the village in Bellfield in December 1953.Ihave wonderful memories of my childhood, playing ten a side football up the reck, taking my dog Simba down the fields and loosing him in the stream tunnel under the railway line. Going swimming at the Adies and visiting the Astons up Johnsons hill, where my mother Sally was a nanny to the Aston children. Standing chatting in the bar at the Bell with all the regs. {i am eighteen now!!!] Chatting to Jack Hood who sat comfortably at the end of the bar with his whisky and his milk. Watching Johnny Prescott training for his next fight and getting very excited hearing Roger Moore was looking at a property at Wood End. My best friend was Graham Summers, youngest son of the late Jack who owned the farm at Danzey Green, sadly for me, Graham has emigrated to France to start a new life in farming. (he is doing well) My hobby and still is now was standing at the level crossing down the fields and capturing the sounds and smells of any steam loco that came past. I left Tanworth in 1979 and my return trips were with my brother Richard and our dad Sid sitting in the lounge having a pint of Flowers ipa. I could go on, but i am just going to wallow in my thoughts. Tanworth i loved you.
Paul Smith

Posted Monday, April 11, 2005
I drive through beautiful Tanworth every week and I have often wondered where legendary motorcycle racer Mike Hailwood lived.  Can anyone shed any light on this please?
Al Unser

Posted Monday, April 4, 2005
I remember when the chestnut tree on the green blew over. I was present at the planting of the new tree. I also remember the cast of Crossroads visiting the school. For those of you who didn't know Tanworth In Arden was the Crossroads village.
A Kent

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2003
For Visitors to Tanworth in Arden the Church is open in the day for prayer and a look around. The Church dates back to the 12th century with the current structure built in the 14th century, alterations were made in the 18th century but the church was returned to the medieval pattern in the 19th century. There is a modern 20th century addition of a toilet! A leaflet is available in the Church entrance and explains the architectural history more completely. For anyone researching their family tree please contact me and I may be able to help from our local records.
Rev Tim Harmer, Vicar

Posted Friday, December 27, 2002
Terry Family
My descendants were the Terry family who have lived in the village of Tanworth-in-Arden or Knowle since members of my family can remember. I have some information going back as far as Thomas (b1701 - d1772) & Elizabeth Terry (d30.09.1757) who had the children Edward, Alice, William, Sarah, James & Joseph. I have been informed that my Nan, whose name was Elsie Hilda Terry (b14.12.1904 - d08.07.1971) was a descendent of Thomas Terry but the Family Tree in between is missing! Elsie Terry was buried at St Mary Magdalene with my grandad John Thomas Wood (b30.071912 - d07.1991) in Tamworth-in-Arden.
I am currently researching my family tree but living in Cornwall is proving to be a huge disadvantage. I would be very grateful for any information on either Elsie Terry or John Thomas Wood
Lee.J.Wood

Posted Friday, October 18, 2002
Hello to all in Tanworth from Marg Mike and Chris Hussey. It was great to see the web site.
We lived in Tanworth from 1980 to 1998, and loved it. Now moved to pastures new, Teesdale Victoria Australia. Small little Township, Post Office, School but no 'BELL'.
Marg & Mike Hussey

I am interested in finding the story to the Umberslade Obelisk.
Any information or direction to search would be most appreciated. Many thanks.
Barry Hodgson

Have been inside pub and Church, both uplifting!
I have a question which maybe someone could answer. My Great Grandfather Joshua Edgington died in 1898 at Rotherhams Oak, Tanworth, would that be the name of the house or a different part of Tanworth?
Margaret Dickinson
Rothams Oak is an area about 1 mile from the Village through which Broad Lane runs.

Lovely to find Tanworth on the web (deliberately spelt like that to conform to the name I have always known)
I was born at Doctor's House in 1920 & had my home in Tanworth until 1967 when I left to be ordained in Ely Cathedral. I married Irene Smart in the church on 25/9/43 & we lived at Bank House until 1952 when we moved to Cank Barn which we had made into our home from the barn & cowshed which we bought in 1948.
Rev. John Jones

I used to live in Tanworth in Arden and it was lovely to see this web site. Thank you.
Georgia Ewins



Tanworth in Arden Village Hall
The hall is available to hire for a wide range of activities including private parties, meetings, social and fund raising events. www.tanworthvillagehall.org.uk

Tanworth’s Village Hall wins the lottery!
The village of Tanworth in Arden is celebrating a major grant towards refurbishing its village hall. The good news came as the Tanworth Singers were making the best of the cramped conditions in the hall to produce a winning performance of “The Gondoliers”, Gilbert and Sullivan’s much loved operetta.
The Village Hall Trust has been awarded £69,830 by the Community Buildings Trial Programme. The funds will be used to provide full access for disabled people, improved toilets with baby changing facilities and improvements to the stage and hall interior. The anticipated cost of the refurbishment will be around £100,000
The 75-year- old village hall is the centre for a wide variety of activities. The grant will enable facilities to be provided which match the normal requirements of the 21st Century.
In addition to the Community Fund and much local fund raising by community groups using the hall, the refurbishment is now possible thanks to further support from other sources including Stratford on Avon District Council, Tanworth Parish Council, the Tanworth Pantomime Committee and the Lottery “Awards for All” fund.
The Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, Graham Medley, said: “We are delighted that our efforts have been rewarded and the Village Hall can now be modernised to ensure its continued use and expansion as a centre of community activity. We have an ageing population and it is vitally important that all people from the community can make use of the hall. The Hall is already used for a range of arts based and social activities and it is hoped that the improvements will encourage other community groups to be formed and more young people to use the hall.”
Website: www.tanworthvillagehall.org.uk

Parish Church
Tanworth's parish church, St Mary of Magdelene, was built around 1330-1340.
It was damaged during the reformation and in the 1790's it was extensively altered to conform to the then popular Palladium style. The vicar at the time was Philip Wren, the great grandson of Christopher Wren designer of St Pauls Cathedral.
Website: www.tanworthchurch.co.uk

The Bell at Tanworth The Green, Tanworth in Arden, Nr Solihull.Tel:01564 742212 A traditional village pub over looking the green & church. more...

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